US Bridges

County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal

Fair

Bent County, Colorado · 2.3 MI N US 50 · Structure no. BT24-25-352-27A

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesFt. Lyon Canal
Location2.3 MI N US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBent County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.14397, -102.95872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Ft. Lyon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.